LA Rams Up! A Los Angeles Rams Podcast

Lots of Rams news and notes to get through; we also have a Player Focus Feature on the Rams new offensive lineman, Kevin Dotson; and two of our most popular features return - Who's Pumped, Who's Pissed, and Who's Perplexed, where we take the pulse of NFL fan bases, and another Sports Pet Peeve - we revisit the longstanding issue I've had with the SEC, which is a timely discussion after the Florida Gators ventured west for the first time since 1200 BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News and Notes on our LA Rams; Cooper Kupp Takes a Step Back; Welcome to the Rams, Brett Maher; and we restart our opponent focus - lets check in on the San Francisco 49ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We went over the LA Rams initial 53 man roster on yesterday's podcast. Now it looks like they will be putting Ochaun Mathis on short term IR and adding kicker Brett Maher. I offer my grades on each of the Rams position groups as they stand today, and take a close look at their 15-man practice squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There were a few surprises with the LA Rams initial 53 man roster; no kicker, no Brett Rypien, no Logan Bruss, and no Marquise Copeland. All 14 draft picks made the team, although Ochaun Mathis will move to short term IR. Look for a couple of more cuts and additions in the coming days. For now Scott Richmond and I discuss the initial roster and give you our first impression of each position group. www.ramsup.com https://www.youtube.com/@laramsup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can view my initial 2023 LA Rams 53 man roster cutdown exercise on our YouTube channel; here are the results. There were many tough decisions and a few big surprises. And don't think the Rams will be done once the get to 53. There will be several changes over the ensuing couple of days as they scour the waiver wire for, perhaps a kicker? A QB2? https://www.youtube.com/@laramsup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the LA Rams were hoping to learn more about some of the rookies fighting for roster spots, they may not have found a lot of answers in their 41-0 loss to the Denver Broncos. In fact, they may have new questions about the last 7 or 8 spots on the roster, plus who is their #2 quarterback, and can they count on their rookie placekicker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les Snead and Sean McVay are going to have a bunch of tough decisions to make come Monday morning when rosters need to be cut down to 53 players. One of the toughest decisions will be how many offensive linemen to carry. After the historical number of injuries that unit suffered last year, I'm hoping they carry nine OL. But if they do, there are still some tough calls to make. We also continue our focus on Rams 2023 opponents. This episode, we check in on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We shared our original 41 LA Ram roster locks a few episodes ago. The list has grown to 45 players. And what do we want to see from our Rams in this preseason finale against the Denver Broncos? And the third and final segment of my discussion with Tom Courts on the State of the Rams. We get into some bright spots on the roster, and what we expect from the 2023 Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom and I continue our discussion on the State of the Los Angles Rams. The focus of this segment is our draft picks and undrafted rookie free agents. Lots of promising young players are stepping up and pushing for starting roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Courts joins mark to talk the state of the Rams. This is Part 1 of the discussion; how does the offensive line shake out, how do we feel about the pass rush, what's the new wide receiver pecking order, and how worried should we be about the defensive line? We also continue our opposition focus; let's get reacquainted with our Week 3 Monday Night Football opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two preseason games in the bag - so how do we feel about each of our position groups at this point? What is our comfort zone for each of these position groups? And lets put some grades on the Rams 2023 draft picks now that we've had some time to see them in action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LA Rams fall to the Las Vegas Raiders 34-17 in their 2nd preseason game. It was a disappointing result, but there were some promising developments from this young squad, including some great play from Tre Tomlinson, Davis Allen, and several others. I also review the things I said I was hoping to see from this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of position battles remain, but we take a hack at the 41 players who have already made the LA Rams roster. We also have our the Fearsome Four things we want to see in Preseason Game #2 against the Raiders. Lots of other Rams news and notes, including some follow up news on the Ram-Charger game, and recapping what happened in the Wednesday joint practice with the Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've had a night to sleep on it, and a day to think about it. With clearer heads now, how do we feel about our Los Angeles Rams after their 34-17 loss to the Chargers in their 2023 Preseason opener? Which players improved their stock as far as making the final 53 man roster? And which players - and position groups - should we be worried about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to look for in the LA Rams first preseason game against the Chargers; Who's going to play and who's going to sit? What are the Fearsome Four Things I want to see? And a look at the Rams first depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our coverage of Los Angeles Rams Training Camp continues. We also share our Training Camp Pet Peeves, and continue our Player Focus series. This episode, we look at two receivers battling each other for playing time and appear to be polar opposites of each other - Ben Skowronek and Tutu Atwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of news from the Los Angeles Rams training camp in Irvine, including a little good news on Cooper Kupp, who left the field late Tuesday with an injury that made for a nervous night waiting to hear how serious it was. We also continue our Player Focus Series. Let's get to know our new running back Royce Freeman. And we also continue our Opponent Focus Series. We check in on the Washington Commanders, who the Rams play at Sofi, Week 15, December 17th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of LA Rams Training Camp news, including the retirement of Sony Michel and the addition of Royce Freeman. We also continue our Player Focus series. This episode, we discuss Defensive Lineman Marquise Copeland and what his role might be this year. And we check in on another Rams 2023 opponent, the Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's take a look at each LA Rams position group as their 2023 Training Camp kicks off; Ranking each group by the level of interest Ram fans should have. We also begin our opponent focus series. This episode, we get caught up with the Arizona Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our player focus. This episode, we turn to a couple of LA Rams running backs. Lots of Rams news and notes too, as well as my opinion on some of Mike Florio's opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our Los Angeles Rams Player Focus series - this time, let's get reacquainted with two returning inside linebackers, Christian Rozeoom and Jake Hummel. We also have another Who's Pumped, Who's Pissed, and Who's Perplexed segment, as well as lots of Rams News and Notes. We also sneak in another Sports Pet Peeve, courtesy of the NBA Summer League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Class is in session for LA Ram fans. Paul Walia explains offensive line gaps and the techniques defensive coordinators and defensive linemen use to plug the holes. The focus is on the Rams 3-4 and how their defense has functioned over the last few seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The doldrums of the NFL year continue, so we continue our series focusing on individual LA Rams. This episode, we take a look at three wide receivers that will likely be battling each other for a spot on the roster. Speaking of rosters, we take a moment to compare the 2022 initial 53 man roster and what the Rams will potentially go with in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our player focus series. This week, we do things a little differently. The focus is on three defensive linemen fighting for roster spots: veterans Jonah Williams and Larrell Murchison, and rookie Desjuan Johnson. And we have a Ram Hater Alert for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a closer look at two more Rams, one on offense and one on defense. Plus a lot of Rams news and notes, and another Fearsome Four Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's only July, but I channel Les Snead and make the cuts and collect playbooks, while also welcoming a bunch of new players to the Rams 2023 Roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of Rams news and notes, but this episode is mostly about my LA Rams 2023 Roster Locks. Last week, it was the offense. This week, lets look at the defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular guests Paul Walia and Tom Courts join Mark to talk all things LA Rams. And they also find time for their annual Dodger Talk segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I offer my 2023 LA Rams Roster Locks. We'll start out with the offense. I have 17 guys that I'm betting my left big toe make the roster unless injured or traded. I also have tons of Rams news and notes, including my dream Rams golf foursome - Inspired by the recent US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club, it got me thinking - what three Rams do I want to play 18 holes of golf with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

----more----Legendary sports talk host Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton joins Mark; plus Los Angeles Rams News and Notes; and some final thoughts on the Rams minicamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a hodgepodge of LA Rams content this episode; A wrap up of the Rams Minicamp, lots of news and notes, and our AFC Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the influx of rookies on the LA Rams 2023 roster, it is easy to overlook or even forget about some returning players. I take a look at four players that might have a better chance than you think at making significant contributions this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We offer up our NFC Power Rankings, along with a bunch of LA Rams News and Notes. We also take a look at two other recent drafts where teams selected 14 and 15 players; and our Fearsome Four Questions return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFC has a shortage of proven QBs. No more Aaron Rogers. No more Tom Brady. Sam Howell, Desmond Ridder, and Baker Mayfield all starters. Kyler Murray and Brock Purdy both returning from injuries. That's why Matthew Stafford may be able to get the Rams back to the playoffs in 2023. We also have another LA Roundabout; checking in on all of the other So Cal teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After drafting 14 players as well as moving on from a bunch of key players on defense, there is no shortage of roster battles for the Los Angeles Rams this year. We take a look at ten roster battles to watch. We also share another Sports Pet Peeve, courtesy of Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News and notes about our Los Angeles Rams; how the new kickoff rule will affect the Rams; a look at NFC over/under win totals; and another Sports Pet Peeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My second hack the Los Angeles Rams 53 man roster and their practice squad - just a small change from the last one. I also take a look at AFC over/under win totals and pick a team from each division that is being over or under sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had Scott Richmond on prior to the 2023 draft to talk about prospects he liked for the Los Angeles Rams. Scott joins us again to review all of the Rams selections and how they might fit in. We also discuss some undrafted rookies the Rams have signed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the exit of so many established starters, the Los Angeles Rams need some returning players to step up and start contributing. Who are my candidates for having breakout seasons for the Rams? We also take a look at what experts are saying about the Rams draft and their 2023 prospects. Plus another edition of Who's Pumped, Who's Pissed, and Who's Perplexed; taking the pulse of NFL fan bases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A close look at the Los Angeles Rams 2023 schedule; despite the early gauntlet, there's a path to the playoffs for this young team. We also celebrate one of the greatest eras of any NFL team - the Los Angeles Rams of the 1970s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark, Paul, and Tom got together to discuss the Rams draft picks, their undrafted free agent signings, remaining holes in the roster, and all things Rams heading toward the 2023 season. We shared the first half of that roundtable in Episode 185. This episode, we share the 2nd half of that discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark has Paul Walia and Tom Courts back for our annual post-draft evaluation of the players selected by the Los Angeles Rams, as well as an assessment of their overall strategy. This is Part 1 of the discussion - what we liked, what we didn't like, what surprised us, and a look at each of the 14 players drafted. The 2nd half of the roundtable will be shared on our next drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We offer our first reactions to all fourteen of the LA Rams 2023 draft picks. We also look back at how we did on our predictions, and comment on some interesting moves by a few other teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have some last minute bold predictions about what the LA Rams will do in the 2023 draft - some of them we can actually guarantee. In case you missed them on the YouTube channel, we have our 10 Rams NFL draft trivia questions, and some cool facts we learned while researching our Top 50 Greatest Rams Ever. www.ramsup.com https://www.youtube.com/@laramsup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Annual LA Rams Pre-Draft Special with Tom Courts and Paul Walia. We discuss what positions the Rams should be focusing on in the 2023 draft; what prospects we are hoping the Rams draft; who will be the steals and duds; what moves the Rams might make to improve their draft haul this year and next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen Robinson officially traded, we take another look and see how it might impact the Rams draft strategy. We also review two more mock drafts, and take a look at our final position group: the Rams offensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I share the results from our Live Streamed Group-Think Mock Draft. Lots of random draft talk too, plus the results of another mock draft with a completely different strategy. We also check in on the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, and the San Francisco 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our assessment of each of the Los Angeles Rams' position groups. This week, we look at how they go about replacing their punter, kicker, and long snapper. Plus, we review some recent mock drafts and look back at the draft profiles of a few current and ex-Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our look at each of the Los Angeles Rams position groups before the NFL draft. This week, we take a hard look at their cornerback situation. We also reviewing mock drafts across the web, including the results of our own first live streamed mock draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lets look at the draft prospects I really want for my LA Rams for each position group, plus the ones I'd be happy with if we don't get my top guy. Plus, we continue our analysis of each Rams position group. This week: The Safeties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices